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| Original Title | 名なし指物語 |
|---|---|
| Author | 新美 南吉 |
| Genre | Children's Literature |
| Author Type | Male Author |
| Summary | Beneath the sullen silence of Old Man Matan, a master shoemaker, lies a poignant tale etched into his missing ring finger. As a boy, Matan's selfless act to comfort a lonely girl, Julie, leads to a brutal accident, forever shaping his destiny. Driven by a quiet promise, he dedicates his life to crafting exquisite shoes, overcoming his handicap to achieve mastery. But his triumphant journey home as a revered craftsman takes a dark turn when he is robbed of everything. Stranded and desperate, Matan stumbles upon a forgotten wallet, thrusting him into a profound moral crossroads. As a mysterious, nameless voice echoes in his mind, urging a desperate choice, Matan must confront whether his inherent kindness can withstand the insidious whispers of a world that has cruelly wronged him. |
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